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Jontu and Zachary, both western lowland gorillas, recently swapped homes for the conservation and survival of their species.

The Missouri Senate approved a bill Monday that would allow state agencies to waive regulations they believe are hindering certain businesses. The bill, which has raised fears among environmental advocates that it could undermine health and safety regulations, now heads to the Missouri House, which is already working on its own version.  Missouri legislators have […]

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St. Louis County hired the Animal Protective Association of Missouri to take over its animal shelter operations. Within two months, adoptions increased by more than three-fold.

The balloon is the latest shiny object in our national discourse, and I'm weary of shiny objects. Still, I have to admit that the Pentagon is doing its best to keep balloon mania going. Here they are following up on their previous admission that balloons had flown over the US during the Trump administration: “Every ...continue reading "The Pentagon needs to put up or shut up about the balloon(s)"

Missouri & St. Louis City Candidate Age & Residency Qualifications page has been updated with 2026 election cycle date for offices elected in 2022. Date of the Missouri 2024 Presidential Caucuses, which replace statewide Presidential Primary, remain a mystery. Elimination of Presidential Primaries in Missouri was a part of the voter suppression bill passed by Republicans … Continue reading Candidate Requirements Updated, Prez Caucus Date Unknown →

With so many natural wonders in Missouri, there's never a lack of places to explore in the "Show Me State."

A $50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Hazelwood doubled after a player's Power Play number matched the drawn number.

The change could reduce school funding by $144 million.

The president of the national NAACP is urging Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to halt the execution of Leonard Taylor, who is scheduled to die by injection Tuesday for the deaths of his girlfriend and her three children.

St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer faces City Councilman Tom Besselman and business owner Venetia Powell in a primary Tuesday, with drinking-water problems one of the issues. The top two vote-getters will advance to the April 4 general election.

ST. LOUIS -- Steve’s Hot Dogs, The Fountain on Locust, and Alpha Brewing are among several high-profile local vendors working together on a new development at 5232 Delmar Boulevard. The event and dining space called will be called Maker's Locale and the complex is expected to open this fall. The idea is to create a [...]

Geofence warrants are just part of day-to-day cop business these days. Rather than moving forward with a list of suspects, law enforcement agencies just ask for data on everyone in a certain area at a certain time and move backwards to probable cause to investigate and arrest. When a bunch of violent jackasses stormed the […]

Ozzy Osbourne has shared his reaction to winning two awards at Sunday's Grammys. The Prince of Darkness earned Best Rock Album for his latest solo effort, Patient Number 9, and…

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As Americans continue to struggle with high credit card rates, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a rule to help lessen some of their financial burden — in the form of lower late fees.  The new rule would limit late fees to $8. Currently credit card companies can charge as high as $41 — […]

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Whether you’re flush with new love, celebrating a dear friend, or nursing a broken heart, these desserts from St. Louis restaurants offer decadent ways to honor the season of love.

Roads chief says turnover “crisis” had eased somewhat with recent raises taking effect.